Immigration & Border Security

Trump Admin Proposal Could Bring Drastic Changes to Asylum Process

Employment authorizations would be paused until processing times for asylum applications reach 180 days or lower, according to the proposal.
Trump Admin Proposal Could Bring Drastic Changes to Asylum Process
Asylum seekers queue at the entrance of Mexico's Refugee Help Commission and UNHCR offices in Tijuana, Baja California state, in Mexico, on Jan. 24, 2025. Guillermo Arias/AFP via Getty Images
Troy Myers
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing an “overhaul” of the asylum process, according to a Friday announcement.

The proposed 220-page rule, which is likely to face legal challenges, aims to reduce the number of immigrants filing fraudulent asylum claims for work authorizations in order to better focus on security checks. It also intends to cut back processing times and the massive backlog of pending claims, according to a statement.

Troy Myers
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Troy Myers is a regional reporter based in St. Augustine, Florida. His background includes breaking, criminal justice, and investigative writing for local news, producing on a national morning newscast in Washington, D.C., and working with an award-winning, weekly investigative news program. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his dog at the beach.